CFC Kids for Family and Life 1 Senior Kids Camp Manual

Senior Kids Camp Manual

CFC Kids for Family and Life

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Table of Contents
OVERVIEW PREPARATIONS: PEOPLE INVOLVED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SERVICE TEAM MEMBERS PREPARATIONS NEEDED: SUGGESTED TIMETABLE 3

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THE SENIOR KIDS CAMP SCHEDULE

ATTITUDE OF A TEAM LEADER PRACTICAL TIPS FOR THE ENTIRE SERVICE TEAM SOME ASPECTS OF THE CAMP AND ITS RATIONALE

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SESSION 1: GOD LOVES ME AND HE MADE ME SPECIAL

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KFL ACTIVITY 1: KFL HENYO DISCUSSION STARTER: PRAYER

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SESSION 2: JESUS IN MY LIFE

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KFL ACTIVITY 2: TEACHING DISCUSSION STARTER: PRAYER

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KIDS PRAISE SONG

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SESSION 3: GOD FORGIVES ME AND HIS MERCY IS EVERLASTING

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KFL ACTIVITY 3: TELL ME THE STORY!!! KFL ACTIVITY 4: CONFESSION OR SACRAMENT KFL ACTIVITY 5: WRITING LOVE LETTERS

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RECONCILIATION

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SESSION 4: ILL TELL THE WORLD THAT!!!

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KFL ACTIVITY 6: NAME THAT SUPERHERO KFL ACTIVITY 7: LETTER GIVING AND DIALOGUE KFL ACTIVITY 8: THE PRAY-OVER SESSION THE HOLY EUCHARIST KFL DEDICATION CFC KFL H.E.A.R.T. HABITS

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APPENDIX

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* KFL INFORMATION SHEET APPENDIX A: PARENTS ORIENTATION APPENDIX B: BONFIRE APPENDIX C: AN EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE FOR KIDS AND ACT OF CONTRITION *SUGGESTED CERTIFICATE APPENDIX D: KFL DEDICATION CARD *Invitation letter and reply slip for parents

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The Senior Kids Camp is the formal entry point for kids ages 9 to 12 years old who wish to become members of CFC-Kids for Family and Life (CFC KFL). This is a two-day live-in camp usually conducted during summer or school break. In this camp, they can have fun while they see and hear the Word of God being proclaimed by their older brothers and sisters in CFC YFL, make friends as they play games, share experiences, and entertain one another in a wholesome Christian environment and at the same time discover and develop their gifts and potential for leadership.

1. To impart great understanding on the Triune God; the Father, the son and the Spirit and introduce a personal relationship with Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. 2. To enable the kids to respond to Gods love through a healthy and fun environment of prayers, songs, activities and fellowship among peers and friends. 3. To give them a sense of identity as members of CFC-Kids for Family and Life where they can share and expect Christian love, unity, and support from one another. 4. To inculcate the KFL Core Values (H.E.A.R.T)

Honor - during kids prayer and praise Empower - through talks and activities Act to appreciate the church, the CFC community and family more Relate discover new friendship with their fellow KFL members. Testify Live out what they learn during camps and apply them in their homes.
5. To expose them to their older brothers and sisters in the CFC YFL so that they may be inspired by them and look forward in joining CFC YFL when they grow older. 6. Make the program serve as a transition for Junior Kids in becoming Senior Kids.

Preparations: People Involved

1. The participants are children ages 9-12. Ideally, the maximum number of participants is 50. It is up to the discretion of the coordinator, after considering the facilities and the number of youth facilitators available, to decide whether to add or decrease the number of participants. 2. The service Team is composed of the following: CFC KFL Coordinator or Couple Coordinator CFC KFL Food Committee Team leaders male CFC YFL and Assistant Team leaders female CFC YFL CFC YFL Facilitators (1 facilitator for every 5-7 kids, boys to boys and girls to girls) CFC YFL Music Ministry CFC YFL Registration team Documentation team Camp Servants 3. The speakers of the four talks 4. Both parents are required to attend an orientation meeting scheduled prior to the camp. They will also be asked to fill up the information sheet and waiver (see appendix A: information sheet/waiver). Their role is vital in sustaining the spiritual growth of their kids during and after the camp.

NOTE: The CFC YFL Service Team must be active members of CFC YFL and must have attended the Heart for the Kids Training (preferably college level)

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Duties and Responsibilities of the Service Team Members

1. CFC KFL Coordinator or Parent Coordinator Acts as the pastoral head of the team. Forms a team of CFC KFL Couple Coordinators to take charge of the food committee. Oversees the implementation of the program Assigns the team leader (male CFC YFL) and an assistant team leader (female CFC YFL) Orients the service team prior to the Senior Kids Day. The orientation must include a review of the topics covered in the Servant Leaders HEART Training and the different roles of the service team members Looks for the appropriate venue (large enough to comfortably accommodate the children, with ample space for all activities, and good toilet facilities). Finalizes arrangements regarding facilities and activity areas needed Coordinates with the CFC KFL office regarding SKC materials (i.e. IDs, manuals, etc.) Makes corrections when necessary but courses them through the Team Leader/s Turns over the names and information sheets of the new CFC KFL member to the district/area head. 2. CFC KFL Food Committee Provides or solicits sponsors for the snacks Prepares and serves snacks for the participants and service team Ensures food safety and uses environment friendly food packaging Makes available trash bags to maintain the cleanliness of the venue and observes proper waste segregation 3. Team leader Male CFC YFL Forms the service team and Oversees the service team Scouts for potential speakers Organizes service team meetings prior to the Senior Kids Camp, under the guidance of the Couple Coordinator Assumes the role of speaker/s when the need arises Consults couple coordinators before making decisions regarding the camp Serves as role models to the service team and participant Leads the prayer/worship, introduces the speakers and sharers, wraps up, summarizes and emphasizes key points of the talks 4. Assistant Team leader Female CFC YFL Assists the team leader in forming the service team in scouting for potential speakers Takes charge of the registration and finances Provides the registration team with the pens, name tags, pentel pens, CFC KFL IDs, registration forms, info sheets and waiver

Assigns the grouping of the participants Assumes the role of the team leader/s when the need arises Serves as a role model to the service team and participants Provides input in planning and conducting the camp Attends to the needs of the girls Turns over the names and information sheets of the new CFC KFL member to the coordinator 5. CFC YFL Facilitators (1 facilitator for every 4-7 kids, boys to boys and girls to girls) Welcome the participants Look after the discipline and proper conduct of the kids assigned to them See to it that each child participates actively in all the activities Ensure the safety and security of their members Report directly to the team leader Act as prayer warriors Serve as role models to the service team and participants 6. CFC YFL Music Ministry Prepares the line-up of songs for the whole activity and teaches action songs to the kids. Provides their own musical instruments and CD. Keeps the atmosphere in a lively and prayerful mood Serves as a role model to the service team and participants. 7. CFC YFL Registration and Documentation Team Prepares the registration table Facilitates the registration and distribution of IDs Distributes and collects the information sheets and submits these to the assistant team leader Conceptualizes creative awards for deserving participants (i.e. Tweety Bird or Big Bird Award for early bird, etc.) Takes pictures and video of the camp Compiles all the documents of the camp (list of awardees, registration forms, information sheets etc.) 8. Camp Servants Takes charge of the first aid kit Provides general services throughout the camp (physical arrangement, decorations, water supply, etc.) Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of the venue

Additional volunteer parents and/or CFC YFL members are welcome to assist. However, they are advised to be live-out status for cost savings purposes.

NOTE: All service team members must read the SKC Manual in order to be guided properly

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Preparations Needed:

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Suggested Timetable

3 months before Senior Kids Camp

Start scouting for possible venue of the camp Form the SKC service team

2 months before Senior Kids Camp Organization Meeting

Meet the service team and orient them about the SKC program Assign and discuss the duties and responsibilities of each team member Make a timetable (deadlines, etc.) to ensure proper implementation of the program Finalize the important details of the camp (venue, fees, speakers, sharers) Send out letters of invitation Source out all materials needed

1 month before Senior Kids Camp Updates

Follow up reservation of the venue Follow up parents to determine the number of participants Give necessary reminders to the service team Start preparing SKC materials Start accepting pre-registration fees Offer sacrifices and set common prayer time for the success of the SKC

2 weeks before Senior Kids Camp Updates

- Call for service team meeting - Follow up parents for the Parents forum - Report on the development of each group - Give necessary reminders to the service team - Finalize the number of participants - Continue accepting pre-registration fees - Complete the SKC materials - Offer sacrifices and set common prayer time for the success of the SKC - Schedule the next service meeting

1 week before Senior Kids Camp Finalization Meeting

- Go over the whole program - Make sure that the following are ready for the SKC: registration needs, materials for the activities, speakers needs, etc. - Review all materials and modify if necessary - Ask for pre-registration update - Remind the food committee of the snacks to be served during the SKC encourage the service team to make final clarifications - Offer sacrifices (i.e. fasting, abstinence) - Go to confession

A day before SKC Prepare the venue and remind the speakers of their schedule Give last minute reminders to the service team

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The Senior Kids Camp Schedule

Day 1
8:00 a.m 8:45 9:15 9:45 10:30 10:45 11:00 11:45 12:00 nn 1:30 p.m. 1:45 2:00 2:45 3:45 4:00 5:00 6:30 8:00 9:30 10:30 Welcome Time: Arrival and Registration Gathering / Teaching of Songs Opening Prayer and Kids Praise Games / Energizers SESSION 1: GOD LOVES ME AND HE MADE ME SPECIAL Discussion Group (with Snacks) Gathering / Teaching of Songs SESSION 2: JESUS IN MY LIFE Discussion Group Lunch Gathering / Teaching of Songs Games / Energizers SESSION 3: GOD FORGIVES ME AND HIS MERCY IS EVERLASTING

KFL Activity: Confession or Sacrament of Reconciliation

Snacks KFL Activity: Writing Love Letters Free Time Dinner

Bonfire and Program (Worship Workshop)

Informal Fellowship / Getting Ready for Bed Lights out

Day 2
6:30 a.m. 7:30 8:30 8:45 9:15 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 Wake up Breakfast Gathering / Teaching of Songs Opening Worship Games / Energizers SESSION 4: ILL TELL THE WORLD THAT!!! KFL Activity: Letter Giving and Dialogue KFL Activity 8: The Pray-Over Session

Holy Mass

Dedication of CFC KFL, Distribution of ID / Commitment Cards Reciting of CFC KFL H.E.A.R.T HABITS Lunch (Home Sweet Home)

Important Note:
The schedule written in this manual serves as a guide for the Senior Kids Camp Service Team. However, if circumstances call for a different schedule, the team should be flexible enough to follow where the Holy Spirit leads them. For example: for the Free Time on Day 1, be sure to provide alternative activities for children who will not be able to participate in the activity. For children who were not allowed by parent to swim, they can have a cooking activity or art activity, etc.

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The objective of the Senior Kids Camp may be attained or achieved through HEART

H Honor Activities such as individual or group prayer, worship and singing of praises are all conducted to emphasize the purpose of honoring God E Empower The kids are empowered through the talks, various KFL
activities, and create a realization during their discussion groups

A Act Activities which requires interaction with other kids such as in; bonfire activity, mass, confessions etc. are promoted to make them appreciate the value of relationships built in the community and strengthen their family ties. R Relate The camp will be the best opportunity to meet new friends. T Testify Kids become witnesses, as they share their personal experiences and new discoveries
from the camp. Also relating what they learned when they got back in their households.

Attitude of a Team Leader

The team leader must strive to be a person of vision. He/She should see to it that the Kids camp is just the beginning of a long process of growth in their relationship with God. The team leader must be flexible. He/ She should be open to make changes / modifications in any activity if the children dont seem receptive to it. The team leader should strive for clarity. a. He should allow others to see what he sees. He has to make sure that the team members have the same understanding as he does about circumstances of the camp. b. He has to find ways to make the participants relate to the talks and sharing. These are done through jokes, anecdotes, and examples in current movie/T.V./music trends and illustrate these terms familiar to the participants. The team leader should strive to have a heart for God and His people. a. He must prepare spiritually before the camp and continue to ask for guidance from the Lord throughout the camp. b. He has to learn how to mingle and relate with the team and the participants. c. He has to show genuine love and concern for the people he serves.

Practical Tips for the Entire Service Team

1. Be prayerful. It is very important for the whole team to pray and ask for Gods blessings before, during and after the camp as it is only through Gods grace that successful mentoring and nurturing of young souls can be attained. It is best to ask for the intercession of Mother Mary. Be humble. Try to answer all the questions of the children. However, dont be afraid to admit if you dont know the answer. Research about it and promise the child that the question will be answered later.

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3. Be encouraging. Always focus on what the kids can do instead of what they cant do. Be generous in praising them for every little good thing they do. This will give them the courage to try harder and feel good about themselves. Dont compare the kids. Children are all special. Bring out the uniqueness of each child by paying special attention to them when they participate and by encouraging those shy ones to speak or to play with the others. Enjoy serving the children. Kids can easily detect negative emotions. Your enjoyment in working together at learning new activities and games will build healthy emotion, and can nourish the childs self-esteem. Always keep a smile on your face. It is an honor and a privilege to be serving those closest to gods heart. Be prudent with words and actions. The kids look up to you as role models. Children are very observant. They learn things not just with what they witness or hear from you.

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Some aspects of the Camp and its rationale

1. Purpose of Mingling a. Allows the team leader to relate with the participants / team members b. Evangelistic c. Builds friendship Purpose of seating arrangement (the ideal is U-shape) a. Allows better interaction with the children b. Removes the formality of classroom setting c. Encourages children to be more participative d. Makes each one feel that he/she is part of the group Purpose of songs (action songs, reflection songs) a. Teaches the children to pray and to make prayer enjoyable b. Communicates Gods message easily c. Energizes the sessions (wakes the children up) d. Gathers the children to start a session Purpose of Humor a. Makes the children listen to/enjoy the session b. Helps the speaker establish rapport with the audience c. Makes a point easy to remember Purpose of Games a. Makes sessions enjoyable b. Encourages participation c. Energizes the camp d. Stimulates and reinforces learning

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Note: Be careful with the jokes. Avoid negative/toilet humor and green jokes.
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SESSION 1: GOD LOVES ME AND HE MADE ME SPECIAL

At the end of the session, the kids are expected to: Realize how great our God is. Affirm Gods great love for us. And appreciate how special we are to our God.

KFL Activity 1: KFL HENYO

Mechanics:
1. Divide the participants into two groups with equal number of members. 2. Ask a representative from each team to go in front. 3. Words related to God are written on each piece of cardboard that will be turn into a headpiece. 4. Place the headpiece (cardboard) on the representatives head and let him/her guess the written word only by asking question answerable by yes or no. 5. His/her teammates can only answer yes or no. 6. If answered correctly the team earns a point. 7. Each challenge will be given 2 minutes. Suggested words: Bible, Adam, Heaven, Church, Jesus, Trees, Birds, Sea, River, Earth, Elephant, Clouds, Fish, Mountain

The moment we came to our existence our parents introduced to us a being like no other, the very reason why we live and continuously breathe today. All things come from Him and all was made out of Love. He gives us life and so we look up to Him He is God. Lets know Him more: God is our Creator from the beginning, the bible narrated through the book of Genesis how God created the heavens and earth, day and night, land and seas, the all kind creatures in earth, seas and air and of course, man and woman according to His image. God is good (Genesis 1:31) He didnt stop until He sees that everything is in perfect order before resting. He created everything in accordance to the existence of things, there is system based on their every need. He puts purpose on everything because He loves them. God is a loving God thats why He made us special (Genesis 1:27) God created man in His image.

I. Who is God?

II. God created me because He loves me.

God loves each and every one of us. He created all of us. Without Him, we would not be here. He gives us beautiful things and all the things we need. The trees, the sky, our pets, our friends, our parents, the air we breathe and the water we use. He gave us LIFE. Yes, the most beautiful gift he gave us is our LIFE! He also gave others life so that we may enjoy the things He made for us. He gave us our parents, our brothers, and sisters. He gave us every one that we love. God did not just give every one that we love; He also gave His most precious son, Jesus, to show us how much He loves us and to save us. (John 3:16)

III. God wants me to be happy because Im special.

For I know what my plans for you are, plans to save you and not to harm you, Plans to give you a future and give you hope. (Jer. 29:11) God loves us and wants us to be happy. Our parents are there to take care of us. Our brothers and sisters are there to help us. Our friends are there to play with us. God gave us gifts and talents unique to us. God also assures us that we will have a good future ahead of us.

Conclusion:

God loves us, we are His creation, we are special, and therefore we should be happy!

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Session Activity

God Knows
(Tell them to close their eyes and listen carefully to the poem youre about to read. Invite them to be in prayerful mode) When you are tired and discouraged from a bad day, God knows how hard you have tried. When you're so sad and cried, God has counted your tears. When you're waiting for the bus, but you dont want to go to school, God is waiting with you. When you are lonely and your friends are too busy to play, God is by your side. When you think you've tried everything and don't know where to turn, God has a solution. When nothing makes sense and you are confused, God has the answer. If suddenly your outlook is brighter, God has whispered to you. When things are going well and you have much to be thankful for, God has blessed you. When something wonderful happens and you are filled with happiness, God has smiled upon you. When you have a dream to follow, God has opened your eyes and called you by name. Remember that wherever you are or whatever you are facing, God Knows!!

(Pause for a while and start this short prayer. Tell them to repeat after you)

Discussion Starter:
1. If God loves you, do you love God? 2. How can you show you love God? (Form a group with 5 6 members facilitated by HEART CHAMPS)

Prayer
"Lord,/ thank you for creating so many things for me./ Thank you for the trees,/ the animals./ the mountains./ and the air./ Thank you./ for giving me life./ Thank you/for my parents./ brothers and sisters,/ and friends. I know/ that you love me/ and want me to be happy./ I also want to love you / and make you happy./help me to be good/ so I can show you my love./ Amen.

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SESSION 2: JESUS IN MY LIFE

At the end of the session, the kids are expected to: Recognize Jesus presence in our lives. Follow Jesus example on how to love, to trust, to obey and to pray to God.

KFL Activity 2: Teaching of Kids Praise Song

Mechanics:
1. The Speaker will teach the song first: Jesus in my Life 2. Then, teach the dance step.

JESUS IN MY LIFE
When things have got you down And no one is around I got Jesus, I got Jesus When lifes a mystery And peace is all you need I got Jesus, I got Jesus Everybody, Everywhere Cmon, cmon let me Hear you sing Chorus: Everythings okay and Everythings alright Coz Ive got Jesus in my life Bridge: If you got Jesus in your heart Cmon let me hear You say whoah If you got Jesus in your life cmon Let me hear you say whoah oh If you got Jesus in your heart Cmon let me hear, You say whoah If you got Jesus in your life cmon let me hear scream!!!

I. Jesus is in my Life
Read the biblical text:
For God so loved the world that He gave us His only Son that whoever believes in Him may not be lost, but may have eternal life. John 3:16 Indeed, God showed His love for us. He gave us His only Son. The most precious gift that we can receive from the Father is Jesus. Jesus loves Gods people so much and He wants us to be closer to God because He recognizes us as Gods sons and daughter and that makes us his brothers and sisters. God express His amazing love for us through Christ; find out why God sent Jesus for our sake and How Christ demonstrate His love in return.

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II. Following Jesus Examples

Jesus established the best expression to love God by making God His first ideal and following His will despite trials and crosses. He creates a personal relationship with God, He speaks and listens to Him, and He never stops believing in His Fathers plan.

A. J es us Tau g ht U s To L ove G od:

Jesus gave us two commandments. You will love the Lord God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all of your mind and You shall love your neighbor as yourself. Matthew 22:37-39

B . J es us Tau g ht U s To K eep Pra yi ng:

Jesus Told Us This Parable About Praying
A man was in bed sleeping. It was late at night. It was midnight. He hears a knock at the door. He looks outside to see his friend standing there. His friend says to him, "Please lend me 3 loaves of bread. I have a friend that just arrived at my house and I have nothing for him to eat." Do not bother me," answered the man. "The doors are locked and we are all sleeping." He gets back in bed. Then he hears another knock on the door. His friend says again, "Please lend me 3 loaves of bread." "Go away," the man says. "The doors are locked." He goes back to bed. There was another knock at the door. "Please lend me 3 loaves of bread," the friend said. The man got up from bed and gave him 3 loaves of bread. Then Jesus tells us, "I tell you that he will give the loaves of bread because of his friends persistence. And so it with prayer - keep on asking, and keep on getting; keep on looking, and keep on finding; knock and the door will be opened. Everyone who asks receives, everyone who looks finds, and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened."

Matthew 7: 7-8 Luke 11: 5-10

What do you think?

(The speaker can ask the participants the following questions) Have you ever been persistent praying to God? Have you ever asked? Did God answer? Have you knocked?

C. J es us Tau g ht U s To Ob ey:
Jesus Turns Water Into Wine Jesus was a good boy and he never caused his parents one bit of worry. Jesus grew up. Now he was a man. Mary and Jesus were invited to a wedding. After the wedding, there was a big party. In the middle of the party, they ran out of wine. Mary told Jesus what happened. Then she said to the servants, "Do whatever Jesus tells you." Nearby there were 6 great big jugs. Jesus said to the servants, "Fill the jugs with water."

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The servants did as he said and filled them to the brim. "Now dip some out and take it to the man in charge of the party," Jesus said. Again, the servants did as Jesus asked. When the man tasted what the servants brought him, he was amazed. He said, "You have kept the best wine for last!" This was Jesus' first miracle.

John 2:1-12

Something to ponder:
Jesus knew that it wasnt His time yet to perform a miracle. But his mother asked Him to do something because the groom ran out of wine. Because Jesus was brought up well by His parents, He immediately obeys her mothers request. Mother Mary trusted Jesus because she believes that her son is capable of doing great things.

D . J es us Tau g ht U s To T ru st:
Jesus Walks on the Water After Jesus had fed the 5,000, He told the disciples to get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side. Then he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. By evening, the boat had sailed a great distance from the land. As the disciples sailed toward the other side... The wind began to blow and the sea became rough. The sea became so rough that some of the disciples were becoming seasick! They looked out at the sea and guess what they saw? They saw Jesus walking toward them on the water! When they saw him, they were terrified and cried out in fear, "It's a ghost!" "Don't be afraid, it is I Jesus said. "Lord, if it's you," Peter said, "tell me to come to you on the water." "Come," Jesus answered. So Peter got out of the boat and began walking on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw the waves, he was afraid and he began to sink! Help! Save me, Peter cried! Immediately, Jesus reached out and caught him. "You of little faith," he said, "why did you doubt?" And when they had climbed back into the boat, the sea became calm. Matthew 14:22-33 Mark 6:45-52 John 6:15-21

Something to ponder:
We face many storms in our daily life. If we keep our eyes on Jesus, we can weather the storm!

Conclusion:
God loves us so much that He sent us His Son Jesus. God wants us to love others just like Jesus did when he was here on earth. Let us love God by loving and following his Son Jesus Christ.

Discussion Starter:
Who is Jesus to me? What characteristics of Jesus do I want to imitate? Have I showed God how much I love Him in my own little way?

Prayer
"Lord God,/ help us to love Jesus./ He is good,/ obedient,/ and prayerful./ Help me/ to be like Him./ I want to be good,/ obedient,/ and prayerful./ I want to be His friend./ I want to love others/just like He did./ Help me/ to be like Jesus always/ so I may show you/ how I love you./ Amen.

(Form a group with 5 6 members facilitated by HEART CHAMPS)

(The speaker will end the talk with this short prayer. Tell them to repeat after you.)

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SESSION 3: GOD FORGIVES ME AND HIS MERCY IS EVERLASTING

At the end of the session, the kids are expected to: 1. To know the value of Gods love, mercy and forgiveness. 2. Express their love for God by asking forgiveness for the wrong things they have done. 3. Identify the wrong doings; we need to ask for forgiveness. 4. Understand the importance of the sacrament of reconciliation.

KFL Activity 3: Tell me the story!!!

Divide the participants into teams. The print outs/ drawings will be scattered in the session hall. The team needs to complete the different kinds of scenarios of the story (10 scenarios = 1 set) Arrange the scenarios according to the story sequence. The first group to finish needs a representative to narrate the succession of the story. The first team to accomplish the challenge wins.

Mechanics:

The Two Sons

There was a man with two sons. One of the sons said, "Father, give me what is mine now. I want to leave here and I need money." Pretty soon, the man had divided the land and gave the son the money and he left. The father was so upset that the son left. The son soon spent all his money and got a job feeding animals. He didn't make enough money. He didn't have enough food. He was so hungry. He thought that his father's servants had so much food they couldn't eat it all. He decided to go back to his father. He traveled back to his father's house. When he arrived, he said to his father," I am no longer worthy to be your son. I have made a terrible mistake by leaving here. Treat me as one of your servants." His father ran to him and hugged him. He said to his servants, "Go and get the best robe I have. Bring it here and put it on him. We will have a big dinner to celebrate." The other son went to his father and said, "Father, it isn't fair. I have stayed with you and worked hard all these years and you celebrate when my brother comes!" The Father said, "Son, you are always with me. You have everything that I have. It is right to celebrate now because it was as if your brother was lost but now he is found."

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Who are the 3 characters in story?

We have 3 characters in the story the youngest son, the older brother and the father.

Youngest Son - as stubborn, rebellious and impulsive. He wants to get what

he wants even he knows that it will break his fathers heart.

Older Brother - is obedient to his father; he is doing things to please his

father but he envied his brother. He questioned his fathers mercy to his brother and became self- righteous.

The Father - who is patiently waiting for his lost son to come back. A father
welcomed back his son with arms wide open. The father who loved his two sons unconditionally.

Jesus wants us to realize some lessons from this parable. The father in the story is our Heavenly Father. God waits patiently, with loving compassion to restore us when we return to him with humble hearts. But sometimes as children of God, we were like the younger son who acts rebelliously and impulsive we would like to get what we want even we know it will break Gods heart or like the older brother who envied his brother so much and like him we on kept comparing ourselves to others. Many of us maybe like this and we have sinned against our God. But here are some examples of our common sins that we need say sorry to God: Answering back our parents Not obeying our parents Lying, cheating, stealing Saying bad words / cursing others Looking at bad pictures Hurting others and bullying Being selfish and stubborn Being too lazy and greedy Vandalism

God is good to us but He gets hurt when we do things that make others sad. We cannot say I love God but we still continue to hurt others. If we say sorry for the wrong things weve done, God will always forgive us.

Why should I be sorry for my sins?

When you disobey Gods commandments you automatically commit sin. When we commit a sin, it is like making a promise to your best friend and then breaks it. It will hurt your best friend and will make you indifferent from each other. Just like it, Sin can separate us from God. Sin will make us less holy and loving. When we sin, we turn away from God, our Father. We prefer evil. Then we feel unhappy because we offend God who loves us so much. Our heart becomes heavy. We feel sad. Then we begin to see that we have been bad. We are ready to accept punishment. We do not want to sin any more, and we will try to be good children. We should be sorry for our sins because it offended God, who loves you so much. But it is never too late for us to be sorry for our sins that we have done against God. We can always correct our mistakes and not sin again. Here are some ways to make up for our sins and be sorry: Being honest and humble to admit our mistakes Praying to God and asking for forgiveness Going to confession and not doing the sin again

Being one with God through Confession:

Confession or the Sacrament of reconciliation keeps us humble and honest. It also gives us grace and grace to make us holier and gives us strength to fight the temptations. It is hard for us to stop sinning, but we must try our best and God is ready to help us. Repentance must come from faith in God. If we are sorry for our sins because we love God, then our sorrow is right. But if we are sorry for our sins because we are afraid of punishment then our sorrow is not right.

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We can tell God directly that we are sorry for our sins. But God wants that we tell our sins to and ask forgiveness from his priest. God is present in the priest. He has given the priest the power to forgive sins. So we go to the priest and confess our sins. The priest forgives us in Jesus name. For a good confession, we need to do three things: 1. BE SORRY for all sins we have done. 2. TELL the priest our sins. 3. DO the penance we are given. When we receive the Sacrament of reconciliation: We are reconciled with God. We are reconciled with the church. We are free from the eternal punishment (if we had committed mortal sins). We receive peace of conscience and the comfort of God. We receive strength to fight the battle against evil.

Conclusion:
God is always merciful Remember the younger son. No matter how big our sins are, God will forgive us because He loves us. Jesus is always here to help us and come before His father. Let us be sorry, repent, and allow Jesus to wash us clean from our sinfulness.

KFL Activity 4: Confession or Sacrament of Reconciliation

Dynamics:
Right after talk 3, the speaker will ask the participants to prepare themselves for confession. Distribute the sheet of examination of conscience for kids to help the participants to prepare themselves for a good confession. The Music Ministry will play slow song while the kids are praying and preparing. A priest will be ask to do confession for the kids Find a good place for the confession The kids could be asked to remain in one room, from where they go turn by turn for their personal confession. After they have finished they could come back to the room, where the rest are helping their friends to prepare for confession in the form of slow songs. Make sure that an environment of prayer during the administration of the Sacrament of Confession.

KFL Activity 5: Writing Love Letters

Dynamics:
Let each child write a love letter to God to express his/her love for Him. These letters will be offered during the Mass the following day. After writing their letters to God, the children will write a letter to their parents to express their love to their parents. These letters will be given to their parents during the last session. The facilitators should make sure that each child is able to write to God, his/her parents. Soft inspirational music will be played to set a prayerful mood. In the activity, the kids will be given the opportunity to express their love for God and to be able to ask forgiveness for the wrong that they have done. The kids will also have to do the same for the closest to them: their parents.

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SESSION 4: ILL TELL THE WORLD THAT!!!

At the end of the session, the kids are expected to: 1. Recognize the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives. 2. Realize that Christ lives in our hearts by the power of the Holy Spirit. 3. Appreciate and give value to different relationships in our lives: Family, Friends and KFL community. (To set the mood, plays the song: Tell the world by Hillsong: canned music or by music ministry. If the Heart champs taught this song prior to this session, the team leader could invite the participants to sing and dance with them.)

KFL Activity 6: Name that Superhero

Mechanics:
Ask the participants to identify the superhero in the picture. Ask: who is your favorite super hero? Why? Ask: Do you know that there is someone greater than anyone of them? Who is this superhero? (His name is Jesus!) If He is a superhero, how come we cannot see him like any superheroes on TV? How can we be sure then, that Jesus is with us? Jesus lives in our hearts by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Jesus lives
The Holy Spirit is Gods own Spirit. God sent His Holy Spirit to guide and help us. We cannot see Him. But He is always present. He is with us every day, every hour, every minute and every second. When we pray to Him, He gives us the strength to be good and avoid sin and other bad things. We can also ask help from Him when we are sad and troubled. He listens to us always. He makes us love God even more! Jesus Stories the Acts of the Apostles

Waiting For the Holy Spirit

The apostles waited patiently in the upper room. They prayed continually. After they had been there about 9 days, they suddenly heard a sound like a mighty wind. The sound filled the whole house. Then they could see flames of fire. The flames of fire settled on the heads of everyone there. That was the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit came to everyone present. Suddenly people started speaking languages they didn't know. The Holy Spirit gave them that gift. People were amazed. Everything that Jesus had tried to tell the apostles came clear now. The apostles finally understood. They went out among the people to tell them all about Jesus. They told them of His life, death and resurrection. That first day, Peter baptized about 3,000 people. The apostles did a good job. They told everyone about Jesus. They told of His love and His Truth.

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Holy Spirit inspires us to be like Jesus

Do you know that we can receive the Holy Spirit? Yes, we can but we need to pray with someone and ask God to fill us with His spirit. God loves us. He sent Jesus to be our friend. He is now sending His Holy Spirit to guide, strengthen and to help us. Let us be ready to receive Him in our lives. Before we can receive the Holy Spirit, we must first show God that we love Him and the people He gave us. As an expression of our love for God and the people He sent us, we must pray to the Lord and tell Him: We dont want to sin anymore. We love Jesus and want to be with Him always. We need Gods Spirit and we believe that God will give Him to us. Show/demonstrate our love for: our parents brothers/sisters relatives and neighbors friends and school mates brothers, sisters, titos and titas in CFC KFL

Ill tell my Family that Jesus loves them thru :

Showing love and respect to our parents by asking for their blessing (pagmamano), kissing them and listening to their instructions. Being kind to our brothers and sisters. Respect and look after each others welfare. Loving my brothers and sisters and relatives by doing good deeds everyday that will reflect God's love

Ill tell my Friends that Jesus loves them thru :

Sharing what you have and relate with your fellow school mates. Being a good student by respecting my teacher, class officers and school authority. Obeying the rules and regulations of the classroom and the school. Loving the poor by sharing what I have to them. Taking care of the environment by now throwing trash properly and by learning ways to protect God's creation.

Ill tell my CFC KFL family that Jesus loves them thru :
Praying to God every day and reading the Bible Making Jesus as my role model. Serving in our Parish Church through attending mass during days of obligation and participate in all the CFC-KFL activities. Sharing my time, talents and treasures to others especially my brothers and sisters in CFC-KFL. Demonstrating love, respect and become loyal to my CFC-KFL family.

Conclusion
God loves us so much therefore He sent us His only son Jesus. Jesus taught us great things and showed us how to love. Even Jesus ascended to heaven; He is so alive with us because of his Holy Spirit that guides us. God loves us so much and its our time to tell the world how God loves them too. His Spirit will always help us to love and care for the people around us.

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KFL Activity 7: Letter Giving and Dialogue

After the talk 4, the speaker will do an introduction about the next activity. The speaker will ask the parents to enter the room. Instruct the parents to stay beside their child. The parents can invite their kids to a place where they can start exchanging letters and having the dialogue. (It is assumed that the parents have been oriented earlier about their letter to their children and the dialogue that expresses love and forgiveness.)

KFL Activity 8:

The Pray-Over Session

Gather the participants with their parents in the session hall. Make sure that the parents are standing beside their children. Tell the kids to sit with their hands on their lap as a sign of receiving. After settling down, remind the kids to be prayerful, a sign God to send His Spirit to them. Ask the music ministry to play a slow song taught earlier. After the song, the parents will lay their hands over their children and pray-over them. The team leader will lead them into a prayer and recite the prayer with them.

The Holy Eucharist

KFL Dedication
After the pray-over session, it is advised to hold a mass (if possible). After the Holy Communion, the team leader would invite the kids to recite CFC KFL H.E.A.R.T HABITS.

The dedication to CFC KFL and the distribution of CFC KFL IDs and commitment cards may be done within the mass. Senior Kids Camp that the child gets a commitment card.

CFC KFL H.E.A.R.T. Habits

We believe that it is crucial for the kids to form HABITS that are pleasing to God. And in line with our H.E.A.R.T. Purpose Statement, CFC KFL will try to instill values that will Honor God, Educate the Kids, create ways to inspire them to Act in humble service, that they may not forget to Relate with their family, church and community and to Testify of God's love. The CFC KFL HEART HABITS are acts of binding oneself (intellectually, emotionally and spiritually) to a course of action mutually agreed between CFC KFL members, parents and God. 1. I will imitate Jesus. a. I will pray to God every day. b. I will make Jesus as my role model. c. I will read the Bible 2. I will be a good family member. a. I will be a good son/daughter to my parents. b. I will be a good sister/brother to my siblings by loving and respecting them. 3. I will be a good student a. I will do my homework, school work diligently b. I will be a good student by respecting my teacher, class officers and school authority c. I will obey the rules and regulations of the classroom and the school 4. I will serve in our Parish Church a. I will be an active member of the Church through CFC-KFL. b. I will always attend and participate in all the CFC-KFL activities c. I will share my time, talents and treasures to others especially my brothers and sisters in CFC-KFL. d. I will love, respect and be loyal to my CFC-KFL family 5. I will tell others about Jesus a. I will love my brothers and sisters, relatives, and friends by doing good deeds everyday that will reflect God's love b. I will love the poor by sharing what I have to them c. I will take care of the environment by now throwing trash properly and by learning ways to protect God's creation.

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Appendix
* KFL Information Sheet * Parents Orientation * Examination of Conscience for kids * Suggested Certificate * Suggested KFL Dedication Card

* Invitation letter and reply slip for Parents

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Appendix A: PARENTS ORIENTATION

1. To explain to the parents the process that their children have gone through during the Senior kids camp and to help the parents understand the purpose. 2. To brief the parents on their role during and after the Senior Kids camp. 3. To encourage parents to become actively involved in their areas CFC KFL program.

Brief parents on what their kids went through:

A. The gospel was introduced to your kids in ways they can understand and appreciate. 1. GOD LOVES ME AND HE MADE ME SPECIAL Inculcates to the kids how much God loves them by allowing them to recognize the blessings He gave them and appreciate how special we are to our God. 2. JESUS IN MY LIFE Allows the kids to get to know Jesus and follow Jesus example on how to love God. 3. GOD FORGIVES ME AND HIS MERCY IS EVERLASTING Presents to the kids the reality of Gods mercy and forgiveness and how they can be reconciled with God and to the people who loves them Identify the wrong doings; we need to ask for forgiveness. Understand the importance of the sacrament of reconciliation 4. ILL TELL THE WORLD THAT!!! Helps the kids realize that God sent the Holy Spirit to guide and help them in their walk to Jesus. Appreciate and give value to different relationships in our lives: Family, Friends and KFL community. Through this activity the kids will be given the opportunity to be prayed-over by their parents and to be able to share their experience with them. B. Dont expect major changes in your childs attitude. 1. They are the same kids. An overnight of taking to them about Jesus will not turn them into saints. 2. When they continue to exhibit the wrong behavior, dont nag them or use this experience against them (i.e. KFL ka pa man din tapos ganyan ka?); instead, encourage them when they do so. 3. Relate his everyday experiences to what was learned today.

Advise parents to nurture what was started

A. It is your job as parents to bring Christ to your child. 1. CFC KFL can only support you in this; it cannot and will not take your place. Ultimately, you are responsible for developing your childs relationship with Christ. 2. You are Christ to your child. He/She will know Jesus by the way you show love for him/her. 3. Emphasize that service in community can only be real if it is real in the family.

But a man whose house is well-managed, with well-mannered and obedient children. If he cannot govern his own house, how can he lead the Assembly of God? (1 Timothy 3:4-5)

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B. Some practical tips in nurturing your childs relationship with Jesus 1. Show him/her Gods active role in the everyday events of his/her life. It is important to keep communication lines open with your child, so that he/she can wholeheartedly accept it when you point these things out to him/her. 2. Pray daily with your child (but keep your prayers in level with his/her age) 3. Give a blessing to your child every day before bedtime and before he/she leaves the house (Give a demonstration). 4. Support your childs follow-up and monthly activities in CFC KFL. Encourage your child to participate in the different activities, and talk about them afterwards (how it went, if your child enjoyed them, etc) Encourage your childs friendships with fellow CFC KFL members. Volunteer your time and resources for the different activities.

Brief parents on what will happen in the last session and their role in it.
A. Parent-child dialogue (ask them about the letters for their kids) B. Pray-over session

Conclusion
A. B. C.

In a few minutes, your children will be welcomed into the CFC Kids for Family and Life Ministry They will officially be called members of the CFC Kids for Family and Life Follow-up activities and monthly assemblies will be conducted in order to help your child grow in community life The CFC KFL program is dependent on your support, just as your child is dependent on you as his parent to provide for his physical, emotional and spiritual needs. You are as much a part of CFC KFL as your child is. Welcome to the CFC Kids for Family and Life Ministry! At this point, direct the parents to the activity area (where the kids are). To move on to the last session.

As a member of CFC Kids for Family and Life, I am called to HONOR Jesus, EMPOWERED to obey Him, with my family, friends and the Church and TESTIFY to Gods love. ACT in humble service, RELATE in joy

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Appendix B: Bonfire

Worship Workshop
At the end of the workshop, the participants must be able to: 1. know the importance of singing kids praise in every CFC KFL activity; 2. learn how to teach kids praise to the members; 3. demonstrate how this is done; 4. To give praise to God through animated songs of worship.

Why sing songs of praise with actions?

Biblical Source; Ps. 95:1-3, Come let us sing to the Lord, let us make a joyful sound to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him giving thanks, with music and songs of praise. For the Lord is a great God, the great King above all gods. Exhortation: Rationale of actions Classification of CFC KFL songs Junior & Senior

How do we teach these songs to the kids?

1. Let them listen to the song first for them to appreciate it. Sing the whole song first. 2. Then sing it once again but this time show them the actions for them to be more excited to learn the song. 3. Teach the song line by line. If the song is fast, teach a slower version and let them echo the line. Be sensitive in identifying difficult tunes so you can repeat teaching the difficult parts only. once they are familiar with the tune, you can sing it a little faster for them to catch up with the right phrasing of words. 4. After teaching the song, teach the actions. 5. Then explain the meaning of the song through the actions.

Demonstration by Group
1. Assign a CFC KFL song for each group. 2. Assign a volunteer to demonstrate to the participants how the song should be taught to the CFC KFL members. 3. Give each group 10 min. to learn the songs and the actions. 4. Group Presentation

Closing

Exhortation Recapclosing prayer with an action song

Short Program (bonfire session):

Each group will assign at least one participant who can share any talent (i.e. singing, guitar playing, declamation, dancing, etc.) with the group. This is also the best time to meet new friends from other groups. A simple name game can be played (i.e. ask each child to name at least two or three persons from the other groups).

Guide Questions for the Discussions:

What activities do you do together as a family? Is your family important to you? What qualities of your dad or mom do you want to imitate when you grow up?

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Appendix C: An Examination of Conscience for Kids and Act of Contrition

1. I am the Lord your God. You shall have no other gods before me
Do I pray everyday? Do I put my trust in superstitions, good luck charms, rather than God alone? Do I worship only God?

2. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
Have I used the words "God" or "Jesus" to someone because I was mad? Have I used bad words?

3. Remember to keep holy the Lord's Day.

Have I missed services on Sunday? Do I pay attention during services? Do I make it hard for others to hear or pay attention? Do I avoid unnecessary work on Sunday? Do I make Sunday a day of prayer and rest?

4. Honor your father and your mother.

Do I obey my parents? Have I mistreated them by what I say or what I do? Am I willing to help around the house? Do I try to get along with my brothers and sisters? Am I a tattletale or bully? Do I give a good example, especially to younger brothers and sisters? Do I obey others that I should like teachers, police, old people, baby-sitters?

5. You shall not kill.

Do I beat up others or hurt their bodies? Do I say mean things, or make fun of others to hurt their feelings? Do I say mean things about others behind their backs? Have I stopped speaking to anyone? Do I encourage others to do bad things? Have I wished bad things to happen to anyone?

6. You shall not commit adultery.

Do I treat my body and other people's bodies with respect? Do I look at television shows, movies, or pictures that are bad? Do I speak nicely to others?

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7. You shall not steal.
Have I taken things that were not mine from a store or another person? Have I ruined another person's property for fun? Do I return things that I borrow? In good condition?

8. You shall not lie.

Am I honest in my school work? Do I cheat or copy other people's work Do I tell lies to make myself look good? Do I tell lies to protect myself from punishment? Do I tell lies that make another person look bad or get them in trouble?

9. You shall not covet your neighbor's wife.

Do I allow my parents to spend time with one another, or do I get jealous and want them to pay attention only to me? Do I get mad when I have to share my friends? Are there kids I will not play with or be mean to because they look different?

10. You shall not covet your neighbor's goods.

Am I jealous or envious of the things my friends have? Am I jealous because my friends can play sports better than I can? Am I thankful to God and my parents for what they have given me? Do I share the things I have with my family, friends and poor people?

Act of Contrition
My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against You whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with Your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In His Name, My God, have mercy. AMEN

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Appendix D: KFL Dedication Card

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(Date inserted here)

Dear Mr. / Mrs. _________________,

Greetings of Peace!

CFC Kids for Family and Life (CFC KFL) is a young ministry of Couples for Christ Foundation for Family and Life (CFC FFL). It is open for kids aged 0-12 years old, and its vision consists of the following: to bring out the best in kids to form strong Christian families by having parents who are involved with their kids and having kids who are part of the life of the Church to bring kids into a deeper relationship with Christ. CFC KFL District of (insert the Districts name here) is happy to announce that there will be a Senior Kids Camp (SKC) on (insert time and date here) at (insert the venues name here).

The Senior Kids Camp is the formal entry point for kids ages 9 to 12 years old who wish to become members of CFC-Kids for Family and Life (CFC KFL). This is a two-day live-in camp usually conducted during summer, long weekends or school break. In this camp, they can have fun while they see and hear the Word of God being proclaimed by their older brothers and sisters in CFC YFL, make friends as they play games, share experiences, and entertain one another in a wholesome Christian environment and at the same time discover and develop their gifts and potential for leadership. We would like to invite you and your child / children (insert name/s here) to participate in this event. A minimum of (insert registration fee here) will be collected for the snacks and materials that will be used in the SKC. Kindly answer the reply slip and information sheet attached and return to any of the CFC KFL couple coordinators on or before (insert date here) to confirm your participation. Part of the activity will require your participation; hence, your attendance is very much encouraged. Thank you very much and we hope to see you and your child / children in the activity! May God bless you! In Christ, (name and signature of the CFC KFL District Coordinator / Couple Coordinator)

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REPLY SLIP
Dear Parent/s, Kindly check one option for each category and return this reply slip together with your child / childrens information sheet to any of the CFC KFL couple coordinator on or before (insert deadline here). Thank you.

For Parents attendance: Both of us will be attending the Parents Forum in the Senior Kids Camp Only one of us will be attending the Parents Forum in the Senior Kids Camp Neither one of us could attend the Parents Forum in the Senior Kids Camp Reason: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

For your child/childrens attendance: I am allowing my child / children to attend the Senior Kids Camp. I am not allowing my child / children to attend the Senior Kids Camp. Reason: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________ Name of the Child

___________________________ Name and signature of the Parent